8 hours ago · The Minnesota Vikings will have a job to fill if Sam Darnold departs in free agency and J.J. McCarthy takes the reins to a playoff-caliber offense absent a single snap of regular season NFL ...

4 days ago · “Plus, Darnold’s contract would become a valuable trade asset if [J.J.] McCarthy is great — and a valuable escape hatch if McCarthy is shaky. This approach is far more preferable than the ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Vikings Face Tough Decision Between Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy. Getty Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell. Then there is Darnold’s value to the Vikings. He won the team 14 games ...

Jan 3, 2025 · An unfortunate injury to rookie J.J. McCarthy charted a course of smooth sailing for starter Sam Darnold and the Vikings offense in 2024, which has seen the team elevate to the top of the NFC at ...

Dec 24, 2024 · The Minnesota Vikings could move to retain Sam Darnold for the 2025 NFL season despite selecting J.J. McCarthy in the first round of last year’s draft.. Back in March, after Kirk Cousins decided to leave the franchise in favor of the Atlanta Falcons, the Vikings signed Darnold to a one-year contract before selecting McCarthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Dec 29, 2024 · Sam Darnold’s resurgent season with the Minnesota Vikings has been the story of the year in the NFL. ... What Darnold's situation means for J.J. McCarthy’s future.

Sep 19, 2024 · Unless Sam Darnold leads the Minnesota Vikings to unprecedented success this year, the plan is to still have J.J. McCarthy take over as the starting QB in 2025.

Dec 16, 2024 · The Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy (9) to be their franchise QB, but a knee injury and Sam Darnold's success this season mean it's unclear when he'll get that chance. Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 6, 2024 · But Darnold's play against New York was a clear example of why the Vikings are likely to stick to the plan of making J.J. McCarthy the team's starting quarterback in 2025.

Jan 14, 2025 · Don’t go putting J.J. McCarthy in different uniforms — including the Giants’ — just yet. Sam Darnold’s second straight Jets-esque performance in a primetime game, this one ending the ...